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Investigating the spatial variations of high prevalences of severe malnutrition among children in Papua New Guinea: results from geoadditive models

Handan Wand, Namarola Lote, Irene Semos, Peter Siba

BMC Research Notes · 2012 · 20 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Current study determined one of the highest prevalence of stunting among children in PNG. The impact of geographical locations on the risk factors must be recognized as it affects epidemiology and intervention coverage.

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